Short Biography of Isaac Noble

Isaac Noble, of the well-known firm of Noble & Croll, grocers, at No. 354 West Bridge street, Grand Rapids, Mich., is a native of Brampton, England, was born October 1, 1870, and is a son of John and Susan (Todd) Noble, who came to America in 1871, for two years lived in Syracuse, N.Y., then came to Michigan, and from 1873 until 1882 resided in Grand Rapids whence they removed to Cascade, where the father, who is a cabinetmaker by trade, is now engaged in farming, and, with his wife, is enjoying good health.

The family of these parents consists of nine children, viz: Mary, wife of E. W. Alton , of Jackson, Mich.; Elizabeth, married to William Raeside, of Grand Rapids; Anna, widow of David Croll and partner with her brother Isaac, in Grand Rapids, and the mother of two children, Bessie and Willie, aged respectively, seven and eleven years—Mr. Croll having died in Holland, Mich., July 28, 1899; John, a farmer at Cascade; Andrew, a cabinetmaker with Berkey & Gay, of Grand Rapids; Isaac, the subject of this sketch; Alice, unmarried; Ralph and Frank—the last three with their parents.

Isaac Noble was educated in Grand Rapids and Cascade, and began his business life with Hon. George P. Stark, general merchant in the latter place, with whom he remained seven years. In 1895 he returned to Grand Rapids, passed through a course in the business college, and then was appointed day clerk in the Eagle hotel, filled the position four years, and then joined his sister, Mrs. Croll, in the grocery trade, at the street and number above given, where a first-class assortment of fresh goods may always be found, suited to the tastes of the most fastidious epicures.

Isaac Noble married at Cascade, November 5, 1897, Miss Grace A. Stark, of Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Noble was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, June 10, 1878, and was educated at Akron. She has blessed her husband with one child, Olive Louise, who was born December 9, 1898, and this little pet is the sunbeam that brightens the household.

Mr. Noble is a member of Ada lodge, No. 280, F. & A. M., and with his wife is also a member of Oriental chapter, No. 32, O.E.S., and both are likewise members of the Church of Christ. Mr. Noble has, moreover, long been identified with the Y.M.C.A. and with the C. E. work. He is a young man of the purest morals and Christian character, is esteemed by all who know him for these amiable characteristics, and for his urbanity and naturally genial disposition. His present business venture is his first along the line of independent activity, and promises to be a successful one, as his extensive experience in the employ of others, together with his fine business abilities, gives this assurance.

Source: "The City of Grand Rapids and Kent County, Mich.: up to date, containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens" ⁴⁹²⁴